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Icy roads may delay trash pickup

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Kevin Haas covers the city of Rockford and the Rockford Park District. This blog is the place to find out about whatís going on with those governments, their latest projects/proposals and decisions on how they spend your tax dollars.

Marengo Disposal sent a news release this morning to inform business and residential customers in unincorporated residential areas of McHenry and Boone counties about the potential delay.

If a driver deems a road unsafe today, he or she will skip that route and come back for collection on Saturday, or earlier if possible.

"Please keep in mind that these vehicles can weigh up to 55,000 pounds," a news release from the company said. "Therefore, with your best interest in mind, there is no point to risking a vehicle colliding with one of these trucks."

Laura Vaughan, spokesperson for Rock River Disposal, said similar delays are possible in Rockford.